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I know I have been saying it each month, but now that we are into July I hope you are starting to think about those holiday projects. Start them now so you aren't so frazzled come December - and join in the challenge.
This month's project was also my Simply Small Sewing project with A Quilting Life - a cute tablemat pattern by Sherri using 2.5" squares. I used a charm pack of Field Notes by Blackbird Designs and cut those into 4ths so I could get four matching table mats. I used some scrap RJR fabrics for the side sashings and binding.
And I wanted them reversable so used a Red Rooster print (2009 - yup, cleared some stash) for the back. I think some cranberry color napkins and napkin rings will make this a nice gift set.
I was one of the month's lucky winners and got to pick from three of the wonderful Hoffman bundles (the other two go into the final give away). I chose this lovely Christmas bundle - oh it is just sparkly!! AND oh so pretty! I don't want to cut into the 12 Days of Christmas fabric - would just spoil it. So I will have to play with the complimentary pieces to make a lovely setting around that. I did say it was sparkly right - like glittery diamond dust over it all!
You can join in any month and please go visit SewCalGal to get some Christmas project inspiration.
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
love your placemats. and you are right. when Christmas comes it is nice to "shop" at home for gifting. I have a Christmas box for such things. your winning fabrics are great. I see a 12 days of Christmas quilt coming. I would cut apart each and surround them with the other great fabs for a 3 x 4 quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove your table mats Sharon that's what I am making at the moment as well,and congrats on your win my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. This year I need to make an advent calendar for my son's family ... and as you may know, it needs to get to Oregon before the first of December.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I like the idea of matching napkins too. Your win is pretty, I wonder if the sparkly will wash off?
ReplyDeleteThat gift set will be lovely all put together; I love a simple patchwork block. Nice win, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat placemats Sharon , they will make a wonderful gift . Congrats on the win , unique fabrics which I will love seeing what you make :-)
ReplyDeleteThose placemats are fabulous! You are smart to have a jump start on Christmas. It will be here before we know it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful idea!! Someday I hope to make gifts throughout the year! Be so wonderful when Christmas comes to truly feel like one of Santa's elves!
ReplyDeleteThe place mats turned out beautifully. Definitely a nice gift. Does anyone in your family read your blog? Does anyone drop hints about what gifts they would like for Christmas?
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the placemats!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been THINKING about Christmas gifts. I just can't seem to get to working on them. :/
The Christmas fabrics are awesome! I love them...a lot... ;)
Great idea to make the four matching placemats by cutting your charms. Wonderful gift all ready!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Christmas gifts and how smart of you to work ahead. I always have good intentions but somehow the days, weeks and months just fly right past me. Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteOh, I do not know how I missed these. I really like them and the idea of napkins and rings would make a great gift. Congratulations on your win too.
ReplyDeleteYeah to you for completing some gifts and for the win. Those are gorgeous fabrics.
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